Chris Candido, professional wrestler, passes away at age 33.

[Greenbeans]

I have just learned that Chris Candidio, professional wrerstler who was currently working for the NWA-TNA promotion, has passed away at the age of 33. If you are a casual wriestling fan, you may know of Mr. Canidido and his wife Tammy "Sunny" Sytch, who both spent a period of time working in the World Wrestling Federation. If you are a mark, you know Chris for his time spent in many promotions (my favorite being in the Triple Threat in ECW), as well as their fall from grace and Chris' current re-emergence as a force in professional wrestling. Chris was one of my favorite workers, often emulating the ring styles of many different wrestlers for amusement. According to this fellow co-workers, he was also a good business man helping the younger generation learn their craft
While the news is still very unclear as to what happened, Chris broke his ankle at the last TNA Pay-Per-View, and apparently died of a staph infection that occured during or after surgery. I will try to update this as more information becomes available, and if there is enough of a response to update it here.
God Bless you, Chris, and your family. You were taken away from us at far too early of an age.

[john1170]

Very sad news indeed. He along with Tammy Sytch(Sunny) would come into the Good Year where my friend is a manager and was a really nice guy. Seems all too many wrestlers pass away at a really young age.

[Greenbeans]

While there are a high numnber of wrestlers that die at a young age, most do occur, unfortunately, due to drug use, wether it be steroids or other illicit drugs. What makes this one so tough, is that it was an infection. I haven't felt this bad about a wrestler passing on since Bruiser Brody was stabbed and died in the early 90's, I believe.

[john1170]

While there are a high numnber of wrestlers that die at a young age, most do occur, unfortunately, due to drug use, wether it be steroids or other illicit drugs. What makes this one so tough, is that it was an infection. I haven't felt this bad about a wrestler passing on since Bruiser Brody was stabbed and died in the early 90's, I believe.

Nice to see a fan of the old school wrestling. Brody was stabbed by a promoter/wrestler? (not sure what he was) but the man got off as no one would testify fearing their life would be endangered. You are right about most being drug related and this one is tough as it was a strange occurance. RIP Chris Candido.